15 Questions
What defines a 'Resource'?
Things available in the environment that are technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable
How do human beings interact with nature according to the text?
Through technology to transform materials into resources
Are resources considered free gifts of nature according to the text?
No, they are a function of human activities
How can resources be classified based on exhaustibility?
As renewable and non-renewable resources
What is one basis for classifying resources according to the text?
Ownership (individual, community, national, international)
How do human beings accelerate their economic development, based on the text?
By interacting with nature through technology and creating institutions
How are resources transformed into usable items according to the text?
By human beings transforming materials available in the environment into resources
What are resources a function of according to the text?
Human activities
What term is used for everything in the environment that can be used to satisfy needs, provided it is technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable?
Natural resources
How are resources classified based on ownership according to the text?
Individual, community, and national
In the context of resources, what is meant by 'biotic' classification?
Living or organic materials
Which type of resources are classified as 'renewable' based on their exhaustibility?
Sunlight and wind energy
Who are considered essential components of resources?
Human beings themselves
How do human beings interact with nature in the context of resources?
Through technology
Which of the following is NOT a basis for classifying resources according to the text?
'Green' classification
Test your knowledge on the concept of resources, human interactions, and economic development. Explore the relationship between nature, technology, and institutions in the utilization of resources to satisfy needs.
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